Media advisory: Researchers reveal newest findings on infant universe

WHAT: New results from the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) satellite will be announced in a teleconference with researchers from Johns Hopkins and Princeton universities. The WMAP mission observes the oldest light in the universe, probing its infancy and growth.

WHO: Speakers will include:

Charles Bennett, Johns Hopkins, WMAP principal investigator

Lyman Page, Princeton, WMAP team member

David Spergel, Princeton, WMAP team member

Brian Greene, Columbia University, commentator (author of "The Elegant Universe" and "Fabric of the Cosmos")

WHEN: 12 p.m. EST Thursday, March 16

CALL-IN DETAILS: Due to a limited number of phone lines, the teleconference is restricted to members of the press. The teleconference can be accessed by calling (866) 269-0884. Members of the press planning to participate are asked to RSVP to Eric Quiñones at [email protected] or Lisa De Nike at [email protected].